Picnicking
Whether you are looking for a quiet, secluded spot by the river or a sheltered area for a crowd, there are a multitude of possibilities for your picnic site.
Picnicking - Single
Developed picnic areas typically offer parking, tables, and restrooms. Always be prepared to pack out trash and garbage, as on-site garbage service may be limited or not offered in all areas. Some sites require a day use fee or an Interagency America the Beautiful Pass.
Many of the developed campgrounds, boat launches and viewpoints on the forest offer day-use picnic sites. Some sites offer picnic shelters which provide shade in summer and cover during rainy weather. Some areas also offer immediate access to hiking and bicycling trails.
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$8 Bridge Picnic Site
This picnic area is easily accessible, as it is located directly off of a well-traveled, paved road. It is nestled between Eight Dollar Mountain and the pristine Illinois River, which flows just…
Abbott Creek Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
Abbott Creek Campground is a remote and picturesque campground in the midst of an old-growth forest and adjacent to Abbott Creek. This campground offers opportunities for fishing, swimming and…
Abbott Creek Picnic Site
The Abbott Creek Picnic Site is within Abbot Creek Campground and offers opportunity for swimming, picnicking and fishing. FacilitiesPicnic tablesGarbage disposal
Acorn Woman Lakes Day Use
Adjacent to Acorn Woman Lakes Campground.Facilities10 picnic sitesNo fire pitDrinking water available in campgroundToilets available in campgroundGarbage disposal during operating season
Briggs Creek Picnic Site
Briggs Creek Picnic Site is easily accessed off of well-maintained Forest Roads, adjacent to the cooling waters of Briggs Creek and with shade provided by large Douglas-firs and ponderosa pines.…
Butler Bar Campground
Butler Bar Campground has primitive camping with access to the Wild and Scenic Elk River, and is adjacent to the Copper-Salmon Wilderness and Grassy Knob Wilderness.Planning to ride the Wild Coast…
Coquille River Falls Trail #1257
The relatively short Coquille River Falls trail switches back and forth through an amazing stand of old-growth Douglas-fir, hemlock, and Port-Orford cedar trees, and ends at Coquille River Falls. The…
Daphne Grove Campground
This site is located along the South Fork of the Coquille River.  There is a group shelter for up to 25 people.Facilities14 RV campsites with picnic tables, and fire pitsDrinking water (unavailable…
Divers Hole Day Use
Located along the Illinois River Road (Forest Road 4103), where the Illinois River widens out and forms a deep pool.  The depth of this pool, its proximity to the main road and the surrounding…
Doe Point Campground & Day Use
Site Open
This remote and picturesque campground is in the midst of old-growth forest and adjacent to Fish Lake, offering some of the best fishing in the area. A boat launch for Fish Lake (speed limit 10…